Advantage II Once-A-Month Cat & Kitten Topical Flea Treatment effectively kills fleas, flea eggs and flea larvae. Specially formulated to provide cats and kittens with fast-acting, superior flea protection, Advantage II flea control drops kill fleas within 12 hours of application. This special topical feline flea formula helps to control existing flea infestations on your cat, while it also works toward preventing further infestations. This topical Advantage II Flea formula even remains effective following a shampoo treatment, swimming, or after exposure to rain or sunlight. Regular use of flea medicine for cats not only gives your favorite felines and precious kittens the flea protection that they need and deserve, but it also gives you peace of mind that their chances of developing an infestation are decreased significantly. This easy-to-use flea treatment only needs to be applied once a month to your cats and kittens. In addition, this flea prevention formula is safe for use with cats and kittens 8 weeks of age and older. Advantage II does not expire if it remains unopened and is stored properly according to the package instructions.

You can forget about a flea bath when safe handling of a feral cat or kitten with fleas is impossible! A safe and effective flea treatment for cats and kittens four weeks and older is to add crushed to the cats’ food. For kittens four to eight weeks old, the dose is a half-pill. You do not need a prescription for Capstar, and you can purchase it online at any of the pet medication websites, or even from some pet supply stores. Capstar has no unpleasant taste and it kills fleas in three to six hours.

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Revolution is a safe and simple monthly topical medication used to protect your pet from heartworms, fleas, and ear mites. It also protects dogs from ticks and sarcoptic mange and cats from roundworms and hookworms. Revolution for Dogs and Cats requires a prescription from your veterinarian. (3 Pack = 3 doses which lasts 3 months.)

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Capstar for Dogs and Cats is a tablet that kills adult fleas. It starts working within 30 minutes, but won't kill flea eggs and larvae so it might have to be administered several times to completely get rid of an infestation. Some say it's most effective when used combined with a monthly treatment for both immediate and long term relief. A version for large dogs (over 25 pounds) is also available.

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Cats hate fleas. They bring suffering and disease. Cat lovers demand kill power that works immediately. Vectra® starts with first application, and kills fleas within 6 hours. Advantage® kills fleas within 12 hours of application. It’s time to swat fleas for real.

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Hi! I'm wondering if there is anything I can do to make flea prevention easier on my cat Willa. I've tried Frontline, Advantage, and Revolution; I've settled on Frontline for Cats, which I apply once a month, as the mildest. But every cat flea medication I've tried seems to cause skin irritation in the place where it is applied (at the back of my cat's neck).

Nearly every month, my kitty scratches that spot until the fur is gone, in a patch about the size of a dime, and her skin is oozing blood. She also acts like she doesn't feel well for a day after the treatment.

Both of my cats are allowed to go outdoors into their special fenced yard (we installed a Purrfect Fence, which has been great), and we are in the South, so they are definitely exposed to cat fleas and ticks. Are there any strategies I can use when applying the Frontline to make it less irritating? Should I stop using it, and if so, what else can I do to keep her safe? My vet is great, but she's stumped by this.

Thanks!Vicki

Dear Vicki,

Personally, I have never seen this problem in cats being treated with Frontline Plus for Cats. I would have suggested that you try a different brand, but seeing as you have already done so, I only have a few suggestions for your applying cat flea medicine to your kitty every month.

When applying a topical cat flea medication, you should part the cat’s hair very well and apply the liquid directly to the cat’s skin. This is both so the cat medication gets absorbed into the pores more quickly and effectively, and also to provide minimal irritation to your kitty, as having a wet patch of cat fur can be annoying to some cats and can cause licking and scratching behaviors.

Also, try applying the cat flea medication to other areas around your kitty’s head, such as higher or lower on her neck, up between her ears, or even between her shoulder blades. If you can experiment with areas your cat can and can’t reach, you may be able to better determine the best spot to apply the medication where your kitty will leave it alone until it dries.